2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE trunk

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-6
Doors and Locks.............................................2-9
Door Locks....................................................2-9
Central Door Unlocking System......................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Door Ajar Reminder......................................2-11
Delayed Locking...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-13
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Trunk..........................................................2-14
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III ..............................................2-20
PASS-Key®III Operation...............................2-20Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-22
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-22
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-23
Starting Your Engine.....................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-25
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-26
Parking Brake..............................................2-29
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-31
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-32
Engine Exhaust............................................2-32
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-33
Mirrors...........................................................2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-34
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-34
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass.................................................2-34
Outside Manual Mirrors..................................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-37
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror.....................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-38
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror........2-38
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1

Your vehicle has a two keys. One key is the master and
the other is a valet key.
The master key is used for
the ignition, as well as the
driver’s door lock, trunk
and glove box.
The VALET key is used for
the ignition and the driver’s
door only. It will not
open the trunk or glove
box. This is a
theft-deterrent feature. The
VALET key should
always be used when valet
parking your vehicle.Your vehicle has the PASS-Key®III vehicle theft
system. Both the master and VALET key have a
transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in
the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key
or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this
key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped
on it. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original
keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new
key made.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-Key®III
Operation on page 2-20for more information on
programming your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
2-4

Remote Keyless Entry
System Operation
With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or
unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the numbers on the back of the transmitters
correspond to the DIC’s Driver #1 and Driver #2. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46for
more information.
W(Unlock):Press this
button to unlock the
driver’s door. Press this
button again within
ve seconds to unlock
all of the doors.
Q(Lock):Press this button to lock all of the doors.
V(Trunk):Press this button to unlock the trunk
when the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. The trunk button
will also work when the ignition is on, but only while
the transaxle is in PARK (P).
L(Remote Alarm):Your transmitter comes equipped
with a remote alarm. Press this button to make the
horn sound and the exterior lamps ash for up to
30 seconds. The remote alarm can be turned off by
pressing this button again or by turning the ignition on.
With the content theft-deterrent feature, you may
also turn off the remote alarm by unlocking the vehicle
with a key.
Pressing any button will also illuminate the interior
lamps. SeeEntry Lighting on page 3-16.
2-6

Personalization Features
Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to the driver’s preference for automatic
door locks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory
seat, perimeter lighting, outside curb view assist
mirror and window lockout. Each of these
personalization features will be explained in this manual.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program any of these
features through the DIC. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
You can also personalize your climate control
temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed. See
Climate Controls Personalization on page 3-31.
Security Feedback
This feature provides feedback when the vehicle
receives a command from the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The following modes may be selected:
Mode 0:No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
Mode 1:No feedback when locking; exterior lamps
ash when unlocking vehicle.
Mode 2:Exterior lamps ash when locking; no feedback
when unlocking vehicle.Mode 3:Exterior lamps ash when locking and when
unlocking vehicle.
Mode 4:Exterior lamps ash and horn chirps when
locking; no feedback when unlocking vehicle.
Mode 5:Exterior lamps ash and horn chirps when
locking; exterior lamps ash when unlocking vehicle.
Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to a different mode according to the
user’s preference. To change to another mode do
the following:
1. Press and hold LOCK on the power door
lock switch on the driver’s door throughout
the procedure.
2. Press the trunk button on the transmitter. The horn
will chirp and the transmitter will remain in its
current mode.
3. Press the trunk button again. Each time the trunk
button is pressed, the horn will chirp and the
transmitter will advance to the next mode.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 3-46.
2-7

Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-32.
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the TRUNK button located to the left of the
steering column to release the trunk lid.
The trunk will open if the transaxle is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in
the unlocked position.
The remote keyless entry system will also unlock your
trunk if the ignition is OFF, or if the ignition is on and the
transaxle is in PARK (P).
2-14

Remote Trunk Release Lockout
The remote trunk release lockout switch allows you to
secure items in the trunk.
Insert the ignition key into
the TRUNK switch, located
to the left of the steering
column. Turn the key
one-quarter turn clockwise
to LK then remove it
from the switch.
This will disable the trunk release button and prevent
the trunk from opening when this button is pressed.
Trunk Security Override
The remote keyless entry transmitter will open the trunk
when the ignition is on or off and the vehicle is in
PARK (P), even if the trunk release lockout is activated.
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Using the emergency trunk release handle
as a tie-down or anchor point when securing
items in the trunk may damage it. Use the
emergency trunk release handle only to help you
open the trunk lid.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release
handle located near the trunk latch. This handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the release handle up
to open the trunk from the inside.
2-15

Rear Storage Area
If your vehicle has this feature, the rear storage armrest
contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders,
pull the armrest down from the rear seatback.
This armrest also includes a storage area inside the
armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front edge
of the armrest.
Rear Seat Pass Through
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear storage
armrest with a pass-through feature that allows for trunk
access. Pull the rear armrest down, then push down
on the trunk access panel latch to open the panel.
To close, push the access panel until it latches.
Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the
back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in
the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have a sunroof. The sunroof has both
manual and express features for opening the glass
panel and sunshade.
The switch for the sunroof
is located on the headliner
between the sun visors.
The sunroof switch has a number of positions that
control sunroof movement.
The switch will only work when the ignition is on or
when the RAP is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-23.
2-47

Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps................................3-15
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-15
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-17
Theater Dimming..........................................3-17
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-17
Perimeter Lighting.........................................3-17
Parade Dimming...........................................3-18Glove Box Lamp...........................................3-18
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-19
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-19
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-22
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-30
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-31
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Trip Odometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-36
Battery Warning Light....................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Section 3 Instrument Panel
3-1